Welcome to Peak Performance Hacks Podcast. I'm Doctor Gan, your host, and my mission with this podcast is to educate my audience about biohacking. Enjoy!
In this episode, Doctor Gan delves into the topic of longevity, addressing the desire many harbor to live beyond their 90s and even reach 100 years of age. Drawing from his extensive medical career, Doctor Gan provides a comprehensive overview of lifespan statistics, the factors affecting longevity, and essential lifestyle habits that can significantly improve the quality and duration of life.
Doctor Gan begins by explaining the concept of longevity, which essentially means living a longer and healthier life. With global statistics pointing to an average lifespan of around 73 years, he highlights variations across different countries, noting that nations like Hong Kong and Japan boast higher averages. The episode also underscores the critical distinction between lifespan and healthspan—the latter being the quality of health during one's extended years. Exploring the alarming realities of aging, Doctor Gan discusses the increased risk of chronic diseases post-40 and the marked differences in health status among the elderly.
Key points:
Defining Longevity: Longevity refers to living longer, healthier lives. The average global lifespan stands at around 73 years, with certain countries like Japan and Switzerland showing higher averages.
Genetics and Longevity: Genetic factors play a crucial role in longevity. However, possessing certain genes does not guarantee the expression of related health conditions.
Epigenetics: Environmental factors can influence gene expression. Conditions such as stress and lifestyle choices can trigger or suppress the development of diseases, even if one has the associated genetic predispositions.
Lifestyle Factors: Maintaining healthy habits like regular exercise, proper nutrition, stress management, and strong social connections can significantly enhance both lifespan and healthspan.
Modern Advances and Quality of Life: While technological and medical advances allow for longer lifespans, the quality of life remains paramount. Emphasizing the basics of healthy living can ensure better health in later years.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
01:23 - What is Longevity?
02:15 - Can We Really Count on Lifespan Alone, or Should We Focus on Healthspan?
04:27 - What are the main factors that influence longevity?
06:22 - Epigenetics as a factor of longevity
07:34 - How does your lifestyle affect longevity?
08:11 - Longevity vs. Quality of Life: What Really Matters as We Age?
10:42 - The basics of longevity
12:00 - Outro
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